I've always wondered why we sometimes see mist in the air, especially in the morning or in damp areas. What causes this mist to form? Why does it exist in certain conditions and not others?
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EnchantedMoon
Sat Jan 25 2025
Mist frequently appears when air that is warmer than the surrounding water comes into contact with the colder surface of land.
TeaCeremony
Sat Jan 25 2025
The transition from warm air to cooler land creates a temperature gradient that leads to the condensation of water vapor.
Nicola
Sat Jan 25 2025
Tiny droplets of water suspended in the air constitute mist.
Lorenzo
Fri Jan 24 2025
These droplets are formed when water vapor in the warmer air cools rapidly.
DavidJohnson
Fri Jan 24 2025
As the air cools, the water vapor changes from an invisible gaseous state to tiny, visible water droplets.